Frank Baumann vs. John Gelnar — Career Comparison

Frank Baumann built a career as a starting pitcher and John Gelnar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Gelnar led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 170 vs 128), strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 106). Frank Baumann held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Gelnar.